LILLE, France, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) announced an agreement with Federation Studios today at Series Mania in Lille.
This strategic alliance would offer a fast track for creators, producers, investors, and distributors from both sides to ensure market access in Asia and Europe.
The Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), established in June 2019 and supported by the Ministry of Culture, is a professional intermediary organization working to facilitate the development of Taiwan's content industries including film and TV, publishing, pop music, ACG, and more.
Founded by Pascal Breton and co-led by Lionel Uzan and Marco Chimenz, Federation Studios heralds a new breed of independent European studios, focusing on the creation, production, financing and distribution of high-quality original productions for the global market. Federation Studios works with the best talents worldwide and partners on the scene today to create a strong distribution portfolio as well as an array of premium international productions. The group federates 35 production companies located in Paris, Los Angeles, Rome, Madrid, London, Berlin, Cologne and Tel-Aviv and is experiencing a strong and rapid growth, with 40 series and 31 films that will be delivered in 2025.
The establishment of this partnership with Federation Studios will accelerate the co-production between Europe and Asia, and strengthen the industry networks so as to build up a Euroasia distribution network while collaborating with both parties on training programs in script development and production.
The agreement was signed by Pascal Breton, president of Federation Studios and TAICCA Chairperson Homme Tsai and witnessed by Jérémie Kessler, European and International Affairs director from CNC (Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée) and Laurence Herszberg, General Director of Séries Mania.
Franck Paris, director of the Bureau Français de Taipei, congratulates this alliance between Taiwan and France and he looks forward to future collaboration in the Euroasia distribution network.
TAICCA chairperson Homme Tsai noted that through this cooperative partnership with Federation Studios, Taiwan will be able to optimize the exchange of resources with Europe, while boosting the development potential of cultural and creative industries in the global market.
Pascal Breton, president of Federation Studios, noted during the signing ceremony, that this agreement is "a fantastic opportunity for Federation to develop films and series shot and co-produced in Taiwan, and to reinforce our distribution base for our European catalogue in the Asian territories. The exceptional expertise of Taiwanese professionals in technological innovation, as well as their creativity in the audiovisual industries, will be a major asset and we aim at combining and optimizing them with Federation's talents and know-how. With this first agreement in Asia, Federation completes its rapidly growing international development in Europe, and which is accelerating in the US, Latin America, and Africa."
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TAICCA and Federation Studios Establish Official Partnership to Deepen Collaboration and Move Toward the Global Market
TAICCA and Federation Studios Establish Official Partnership to Deepen Collaboration and Move Toward the Global Market
TAICCA and Federation Studios Establish Official Partnership to Deepen Collaboration and Move Toward the Global Market
TAICCA and Federation Studios Establish Official Partnership to Deepen Collaboration and Move Toward the Global Market
HONG KONG, March 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 24, the launch ceremony of ADC Submarine Cable's commissioning was successfully held at the Everbright Centre in Hong Kong. The event brought together over a hundred distinguished guests, including prominent figures from the political and business sectors, industry experts, and representatives from leading media organizations.
The ADC Submarine Cable project is jointly constructed by China Telecom, China Unicom, Singapore Telecom, Japan's SoftBank, TATA Communications, Vietnam's VIETTEL, Thailand's NT, and the Philippines' PLDT. As the only international submarine cable initiative launched in the Asia-Pacific region over the past nine years, it boasts the highest system transmission capacity and the largest number of fiber pairs in the region. Spanning 9,988 kilometers, the ADC Submarine Cable links mainland China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and multiple other countries and regions across the Asia-Pacific. Designed with an open cable architecture and cutting-edge high-capacity optical transmission technology, it features a per-fiber pair design capacity exceeding 20 Tb/s, with a total system capacity surpassing 160 Tb/s. By offering diverse routing options, the ADC Submarine Cable significantly strengthens network resilience and stability across the Asia-Pacific, reinforcing the region's digital infrastructure.
At the event, Prof. Sun Dong, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, the Government of HKSAR, emphasized that as a key gateway for the country's opening-up, Hong Kong will fully harness its unique advantages under the "one country, two systems" framework. Leveraging its strategic roles as a "super connector" and "super value-adder," Hong Kong aims to facilitate the global expansion of mainland enterprises while attracting international businesses. The Hong Kong SAR Government remains committed to enhancing the innovation and technology ecosystem through institutional innovation, policy coordination, and international collaboration. He encouraged industry leaders, including China Telecom, to embrace national and SAR government initiatives, capitalize on the opportunities presented by the digital economy, and intensify R&D efforts to drive breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, big data, and other frontier technologies. At the same time, he expressed confidence that more enterprises would actively contribute to Hong Kong's innovation and technology landscape, fostering an open and inclusive ecosystem and reinforcing the city's position as a globally influential hub for technological advancement.
Ms. Liu Ying, Executive Vice President of China Telecommunications Corporation Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "China Telecom"), indicated that the official launch of the ADC Submarine Cable marks a significant milestone in international cooperation. This achievement not only reaffirms China Telecom's long-standing commitment to its global expansion strategy, cloud-network integration, and digital transformation but also ushers in a new era of collaboration with global partners to drive technological progress and shared prosperity. She also highlighted that China Telecom's international business will continue to leverage Hong Kong as a strategic hub, dedicated to fostering a more open and collaborative ecosystem, advancing digital technology innovation, and accelerating the growth of the digital economy. The company remains committed to delivering more efficient, secure, and intelligent communication services to global users while working with industry partners to build a dynamic, inclusive, and mutually beneficial digital landscape.
As one of the organizers of the ADC Submarine Cable project, Mr. Yin Jin, CEO of China Telecom Global introduced that the ADC Submarine Cable will add over 50 Tb/s of bandwidth capacity to the Asia-Pacific region, supporting the exponential growth in data demand driven by artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and cloud computing. By offering a high-speed and resilient submarine communication network, the project not only enhances international telecommunications cooperation but also plays a vital role in fostering the high-quality development of the digital economy. In alignment with Hong Kong's vision of becoming an International Innovation and Technology Hub, China Telecom Global is accelerating the development of major infrastructure projects, including the Tseung Kwan O Data Center, the Chung Hom Kok Cable Landing Station, and the New Eurasia and New Asia-Pacific submarine cables. The company is also strengthening its R&D capabilities through the establishment of AI and cybersecurity innovation centers, reinforcing its long-term commitment to driving technological progress and contributing to Hong Kong's continued prosperity.
As the backbone of the global internet, submarine cables serve as a vital lifeline for international data transmission. In the future, China Telecom will collaborate with major global operators to continuously promote more submarine cable construction projects, further reinforcing the infrastructure that underpins 5G, AI, and digital technologies. By enhancing global connectivity, the company aims to accelerate the digital transformation landscape and contribute to the high-quality advancement of the digital economy.
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Accelerating Connectivity in the Asia-Pacific: ADC Submarine Cable Empowers the Digital Future
